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Inquiry

Background: The Power of Questions

“Why do you pray?” the young man asked his teacher. “I pray to the God within me,” the old teacher replied, “that He will give me the strength to ask Him the right questions.”

—Elie Wiesel, Night

Now that we have begun to think systemically about conflict, and to become more fully present, we may feel ready to raise our voices. Naturally, we may want to interject our “objective” observations or opinions, or our personal advice or feelings, into the situation. But before we do, let us remember that, in most conflicts, there is no shortage of words. Antagonists ...

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